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LARA HAKKI

Senior Associate

Washington, DC

 

As a Senior Associate at Article One, Lara supports our work in business and human rights, responsible innovation, and sustainability.

A regulatory lawyer by training, Lara spent several years working at law firms in Washington, D.C., where she advised clients on how to integrate international human rights considerations into their businesses. She has experience conducting investigations into alleged violations of U.S. law, complying with government agency enforcement, conducting risk assessments, and developing compliance programs for companies in various industry sectors. Most recently, she advised clients on their due diligence requirements under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

Lara holds a Bachelor’s from the University of Pennsylvania and received her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, where she graduated with a Certificate in International Law and a Certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice. She is fluent in Spanish and French.